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Patent GB-190318344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lamps.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-08-25
Granted: 1904-06-23
Abstract: 18,344. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Aug. 25. Vacuum tubes.- In lamps having one or both of their electrodes volatile, a thin rod connecting th e electrodes serves to start the current, and is immediately withdrawn from contact by the action of an electromagnet. On closing the switch 14 the current flows through the wire 4, mercury 3, rod 8, iron armature 5, spring 6, and coil 1 1, causing the raising of the armature, which slides in a guide 12, and of the rod 8, through guides 9, 10.
Patent GB-190326951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Ink.
Inventor: ROSENHAIN WALTER
Filed: 1903-12-09
Granted: 1904-10-06
Abstract: 26,951. Rosenhain, W. Dec. 9. Ink.-Non-corrosive ink for writing, more especially on smooth surfaces such as glass, metal, celluloid, glazed paper, &c., with an ordinary steel pen, consists of a mixture of strong commercial silicate of soda or potash (water glass solution), mixed with a suitable quantity of dilute aluminate of potash or soda solution, and suitable colouring- matter, preferably a finely-divided metallic oxide. Bicarbonate of lime may also be added, and the water used is preferably hard. The ink resists the action of ordinary mechanical abrasion and cold chemicals, but may be removed by hot concentrated alkaline solutions.
Patent GB-190400048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Self Abuse in Horses.
Inventor: HUISH CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1904-01-01
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 48. Huish, C. H., and Stevens, F. Jan. 1. Self-abuse, preventing; electricity, administering.-An appliance for preventing self-abuse in horses is so constructed that, when the act is attempted, an electric shoA is administered and at the same time an electric bell rings. A mercury cut-out breaks the circuit when the horse is lying down. A band a, Fig. 1, strapped round the horse, carries three leather case, f, f<1>, f<2>, formed in two parts, laced or otherwise fastened together. The centre case carries a bell, an induction coil, and a mercury switch ; the two outer cases carry dry batteries. A second band i carries two thin metal strips, insulated from one another, and is so arranged that when the penis is erected the strips are brought into contact with one another and the primary circuit of the coil completed. A crupper strap g is fitted with a metallic ring g<1>, which is connected to cne of the secondary terminals of the coil, while the other terminal is connected to one of the contact-strips above mentioned. The coil and bell used are arranged so that the primary windings of the coil are in series with the bell windings, so that one make-and-break serves for both. The non-vibrating contact-piece of the make-and-break consists of a spring which may be adjusted by means of a screw from the outside of the case. In a modification, Fig. 5, twe bell gongs are used and the make-and-break o of the induction coil is used to operate the bell clappers o' which are pivoted to the bracket p. The mercury switch, Fig. 4, consists of two pieces of iron k, bored to form a container for the mercury and separated by a vulcanite sleeve k' into which they are screwed. When the horse lies down, the mercury ruus into one end of the container and breaks contact between the two pieces of iron, which from part of the primary circuit.
Patent GB-190401966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot-Sewing Machines.
Inventor: HILDEBRANDT CARL
Filed: 1904-01-26
Granted: 1904-05-26
Abstract: 1966. Hildebrandt, C. Jan. 26. Boot-sole stitching-machine ; presser-feet; feed ; guiding materials ; worksupports.-In order that an ordinary boot-sewing machine may be used for sewing the sole to the upper of a boot, a presser-foot f, which also serves as a feed-dog, and which is arranged only on one side of the needle, is provided with a lug a, behind which the needle passes as it descends. The lug a is guided by the boot upper, and to protect the latter from damage by the needle, the machine is provided with an adjustable, bent guide-bar s, the lower end of which is arranged on the opposite side of the needle to the lug a, as shown in Fig. 4. The bar s is attached to the head of the machine by a screw c, and by a screw d passing through a slot g in the bar, so that, by loosening the screw d, the bar can be adjusted, or turned upward and removed, if required. To prevent vibration of the workplate, the latter is supported on the forked end of, or on a pivoted holder at the end of, a rod t, which is hinged to the table or frame of the machine, so that it may be turned down or removed when not required.
Patent GB-190409846-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Compensating for Temperature Changes in Elastic-fluid Turbines.
Inventor: JUNGGREN OSCAR
Filed: 1904-04-29
Granted: 1904-06-09
Abstract: 9846. Junggren, O. April 29, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Steam &c. turbines.-To prevent injury to the blades of an elastic-fluid turbine caused by the fixed and rotating blades contacting because of unequal expansion of the vertical shaft and casing, the shaft is adjustably mounted in its bearing. The shaft 12 is mounted in a step bearing 13 and a steadying bearing 14. The step bearing rests on a plate 16 supported by a pin 21 on a rocking lever 20 fitted with an adjusting-rod 22 and handwheel 24. By means of the adjusting-device, the shaft and turbine wheels can be vertically adjusted. The position of the turbine wheels relatively to the intermediates is indicated by a rocking pointer 30 having a roller engaging in a groove 29 in the shaft. A hydraulic jack or other device may be placed under the end of the rocking lever to raise the turbine.
Patent GB-190410924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Hot Water Heating Apparatus or Arrangements.
Inventor: BARKER ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1904-05-12
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 10,924. Barker, A. H. May 12. Joints for concentric tubes; couplings, disconnectible.-The inlet and return passages of a radiator are combined in one double pipe or plug so arranged as to be connected at will by a double flexible pipe with a wall plug on the hot-water flow andreturn pipes. Figs. and 2 show the connections for a concentric flexible pipe, but the invention is stated to be applicable to pipes or plugs divided by a longitudinal partition. The inner or flow pipe e forms a tight sliding fit in or over the radiator flow pipe b, the outer or return pipe f being provided with a metal end and collar g, which is screwed up against the radiator return pipe c by the nut d. ln the wall-plug connection, the inner tube e is attached to a guide-piecej, which is accurately turned to form a good sliding fit in the plug connection h and a tight fit in the end n of the flexible pipe. A rubber packing-ring is placed between the end of the pipe h and a collar o on the outer tube n, so that, on screwing up the nut, a tight joint is formed on the outer tube, and at the same time the tube i is forced against a seating in the diaphragm m in the plug casting.
Patent GB-190412778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Central Buffers and Couplings for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: JOHNSTON GEORGE
Filed: 1904-06-06
Granted: 1905-04-06
Abstract: 12,778. Johnston, G. June 6. Buffers; couplings, automatic.- The central buffer head A is formed with a flat face, and is pivoted to the buffing and draw bar, the extremity of which abuts on the end of the recess in the buffer in order to relieve the pivot pin B of strain. The end of the buffing and draw bar is hollow to receive a spring plunger e having flanges against which the shoulders a<5> of the buffer head abut. The spring is compressed by lateral motion of the buffer head, and tends to keep the head in the central position. In each head is pivoted a hook F and link G. When two vehicles come together, one link rides up the other and raises and slips under the hook, which then falls through it and completes the coupling. In order that the end of the link, when coupled, shall lie in a horizontal line passing through the centre of the pivot of the hook, a confined space M for the reception of the end of the link is formed by a raised surface I on the interior of each side of the draw-head, a lump g' on the inactive coupling-link, and the curved surface of the hook. For shunting, the hook may be raised out of action by a chain attached to an eye K.
Patent GB-190412940-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Artificial Granite and Process for the Manufacture of the same
Inventor: VOKES HENRY
Filed: 1904-06-08
Granted: 1905-05-18
Abstract: 12,940. Vokes, H. June 8. Stone, artificial. - Artificial granite is manufactured from marble or granite chips and cement. The preferred proportions are about 2¢ stones of marble or granite chips or a mixture of the two, stone good, preferably Portland, cement, and 2¢ stones marble or granite dust or a mixture of both. If required, colouring- matter may be added ; for imitating red granite, about 1 lb. of red colouring-matter to each stone of the mixture may be added. The composition is mixed with water and placed in moulds until set ; when set, the stone is removed from the mould and placed in water to harden.
Patent GB-190414973-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Cap for Spring or Snap Buttons.
Inventor: WALDES HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-07-04
Granted: 1904-08-04
Abstract: 14,973. Waldes, H. July 4. Stud - and - socket fastenings.-Relates to a cap for spring or snap buttons. The cap d, Fig. 4, pressed out of a disc a, has a shoulder c and a projecting double flange b. T h i s flange has a number of slits e, Fig. 3, the double flaps so formed being bent over to hold the spring ring f, Fig. 5, which may be U-shaped. The slits may be dispensed with, the flange b being then pressed flat against the disc a, so that it secures the spring f.
Patent GB-190416500-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Hair Pad or the like.
Inventor: ROGER HENRI
Filed: 1904-07-26
Granted: 1904-09-01
Abstract: 16,500. R.oger, H. July 26. Hair pads; combs, hair.-The pads are made of hair or fine silk a attached to a frame h, consisting, preferably, of a bundle of fine wires. The frame is covered by silk or other fabric, and carries a comb c to help in fixing the pad.
Patent GB-190427124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Manufacture of Candles and the like.
Inventor: FEARNHEAD JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 27,124. Fearnhead, J. Dec. 13. Candles.-A battery of frames containing wire netting A and thimbles B, in the bottom of which are perforations for the passage of wicks, is used for making candles and the like, especially such as are used as firelighters, as described i n Specification No. 26,000, A.D 1903,
Patent GB-190500210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Inventor: RIDINGS WILLIAM REGINALD
Filed: 1905-01-04
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 210. Ridings, W. R. Jan. 4. Arc lamps.- Downwardly-con vergent electrode: rest on a fixed bar or plate when the lamp is not work ing. At starting if the electrodes are not in contact, a special device pushes one of then towards the other after which they are raised by clutches, so as to strike the arc. The carbons are loosely mounted in inclined tubes 1, Fig. 1, which are attached to fixed brackets 4 and to sockets 2 in the lamp cap. Through these sockets, the carbons are inserted. The cores 18, 22 of shunt and series solenoids 19, 23 are connected to a rocking frame 15, the former by a pivot, and the latter by pin- and-slot connexions. A dash-pot 37 is provided. Links 14 connect the frame 15 to clutch pawls pivoted to sleeves 5 which can slide over the tubes 1. Short tubes, having the same internal diameter as the tubes 1, are fitted within the lower ends of the sleeves, and are slotted to admit the clutch pawls. The clutches are disengaged from the carbons by adjustable stop screws in the sleeves, which rest on the base-plate when the clutches descend. The fixed bar 24 is preferably of steatite. A plate 25, having an aperture through which one of the carbons 12 loosely passes, is mounted to slide under a fixed plate 26. Arms 27, 32 on a rock-shaft 29 are respectively connected to lugs 28 on the plate 25 and to a weight 33 carried by a rod 34, which passes through an eye 35 on the frame 15 and is provided with a head 36. By this arrangement the plate 25 is only moved when the solenoid 19 is alone energized.
Patent GB-190501202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Non-inflammable Products from Benzene
Inventor: BIRKBECK HENRY
Filed: 1905-01-21
Granted: 1906-01-18
Abstract: 1202. Birkbeck, H., [Barboni, E. B.]. Jan. 21. Chloro-benzenes.-Benzene is chlorinated in the presence of carbon bisulphide and iodine, or substances such as antimony, pentachloride, for the purpose of rendering it non-inflammable. The benzene is contained in an enamelled cast-iron vessel A, provided with a water jacket B, or an internal steam coil, and with a hollow perforated rotating stirrer C, through which dry chlorine is introduced. The vessel A is connected with either a reflux condenser D or an ordinary condenser H, as may be required. In the example given, benzene is mixed with carbon bisulphide, and iodine is dissolved in the mixture. Chlorine is introduced, with stirring, the vessel being connected with the reflux condenser, and the hydrochloric acid evolved being absurbed in water in the carboys F. Suction may be applied at G. The operation ceases when iodine chloride is deposited. Sulphur is then added to the cooled liquid through a man-hole, the current of chlorine being interrupted. The vessel being connected with the condenser H, a jet of steam is introduced into the jacket, and the liquid is distilled. The distillate is agitated with water to decompose sulphur chloride, decanted, and agitated with dilute caustic soda, after which the product is dried, e.g. with calcium chloride, and then filtered. The product is a mixture of chluro derivatives dissolved in unchanged benzene, their general formula being C6 H6-n Cln Specification No. 17,695, A.D. 1902, is referred to.
Patent GB-190508727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rotary Motors, Pumps and the like.
Inventor: BARDENWERPER CHARLES HERMAN
Filed: 1905-04-25
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 8727. Bardenwerper, C. H., Matteson, C. S., Matteson, J. E., and Burr, G. W. April 25. Revolving-cylinder type.-A rotary engine actuated by steam or other gas, and applicable also as a compressor, has two or more revolving singleacting cylinders working on a stationary crank shaft. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section and Fig. 4 a cross-section of a form having eight cylinders arranged in two sets of four each. The cylinders are cut out of a rotating member 22, to which is joined the driving-shaft 19, and each piston-rod terminates in a loose ring 31 on the crank-pin 24 of the stationary shaft 23, about which the member 22 rotates. The cylinders have covers 98 which can be forced inwards by screwing up a tapered sleeve 99. A passage 39 leads from the outer end of each cylinder, and communicates in turn with steam space 27 and exhaust space 42 as the member 22 rotates. The supply of steam to the space 27 is controlled by a centrifugal governor. Lubricating.-A cup 32, Fig. 2, placed at a suitable height, supplies lubricant to the rings 31 through a passage extending along in the interior of the shaft 23 and crank-pin 24, suitable outlets 38 being provided. Oil or other matter collecting inside the member 22 may pass out through tubes 78 leading to the space inside the casing and thence through a drain pipe 79. Valves.-The engine is preferably fitted with a reversing-valve consisting of two disks 44, 45, Fig. 9, riding loose on the fixed shaft and constrained to rotate together by suitable pins and sockets. Figs. 11 and 12 show the sides of these disks that fit together, and Fig. 7 shows the inner face of the steam chest. The disks are rotated by a pinion 50 operated by a hand-lever. In the position for forward driving, the ports 46, 47 register with the port 40, and in the position for rearward driving with the port 40<1>, while in both cases, ports 44', 45<1> register with the exhaust port 41. In the mid position, the ports 46, 47 are cut off from steam, the engine being stationary, but the small ports 56, 57 then register with the port 55, so that steam is admitted, by means of a groove 59<1>, to spaces 60, and heats the working parts. In either of the driving positions this communication is cut off, and the groove 59<1> is connected to exhaust through ports 61, 61<1>, 62, or 61, 61<1>, 63. Steam is constantly allowed access to the space between the disks, forcing them apart and keeping each well up to its bearing - surface. This is effected in the mid position by the ports 55, 56, 57, and in the other positions by grooves 58, 64 in the face of one disk. Packing.-Steam-tight joints are formed between the disks by annular ribs 69 fitting in grooves with packing 77 at the bottom. A similar joint is made between the outer disk and the steam-chest face, and a packing-ring 74 is placed between the inner disk and the member 22.
Patent GB-190511473-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash Registering Machines.
Inventor: WARNOCK JOHN
Filed: 1905-06-01
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 11,473. Warnock, J., and Edwards, E. F. June 1. Tills.-A cash register has a lever handle e, which can be positioned opposite a price on a price scale b by sliding along a bar d, and depressed to actuate ticket-exposing mechanism and registering-mechanism. The type-drum s, Fig. 3, is operated by a rod or blade g, having one complete twist, the blade being turned more or less by the slotted extension f on the hand-lever. The inking-ribbon s<2> is tensioned by a guide-saddle s<3> made in one with the arm s<5>. The extension f is forked to embrace and be guided by the fixed rod c. Another extension h carrying the printing-hammer k is fitted to the hand-lever. When the lever e is depressed, it turns on the rod d, and its curved end e<3> raises the projection n<2> and partially rotates the block n, thereby causing the block p<1>, fulcrummed to the rod p, to rotate, lift the lever o, and expose the ticket m. The ticket is held in the raised position by the spring n<3> acting on the upper side of the end o<3> of the lever o. The cash-drawer u is actuated by the toothed lever o<1> secured to the block n, the toothed disk t, and the catch lever t<2>. After a sale, the lever e is brought back to its original position, and is pressed down, to depress the rocking lever x and advance the printing-strip. The mechanism is maintained in this position by the levers y', y<2>. On the lever e being raised, the rod y<3> knocks the blocks n back to their original positions and withdraws the tickets from view. The strip drum r<1> is preferably made of sheet metal bent to fit the square spindle r, and into the form of a cylinder.
Patent GB-190512884-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottle and the like Cleaning Machines.
Inventor: HILL THOMAS
Filed: 1905-06-22
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 12,884. Hill, T. June 22. Cleaning bottles &c.-A tank 1 is fitted with the usual rotating brushes 2 for cleaning the interior of the bottles, mounted preferably above the tank, and with arrangements for cleaning the exteriors, consisting preferably of cylindrical or like vessels 4 having internal brushes or other scrubbing-material. The machine shown in elevation in Fig. 1, and in plan in Fig. 4, is adapted to receive two bottles simultaneously. The necks of the bottles are supported by rests or nozzles 8, and the bodies by clips 9, which are mounted on a platform 12, to which a gyratory motion is given to enable the internal brushes 2 to reach all parts of the interior, the brush being either moved up to the bottle or the bottle to the brush. This gyratory motion may be effected by a cam bearing against the underside of the platform, but is preferably obtained by forming the platform of two bars 12, 12<#>, of which one 12<#> has a reciprocating motion only, the other 12 having also a gyratory motion, the connecting-strips 14 being sufficiently flexible to allow of this. The required movement of the bar 12 is derived from elongated eccentrics 11 on shafts 10, 10<#>, which slide easily in apertures 13, Fig. 5, in the bar. The reciprocating movement of the platform is derived from a connecting-rod 15 and a crank 16 driven by worm gearing from the shaft 10. A bar 8‹, which retains the bottles in place, is raised by travelling up inclines 8<b> when the platform returns to the loading position. The rinsing-apparatus comprises perforated or skeleton holders 35 having a top ring 37 of soft metal, in which the bottles are supported vertically over jets fed by a pipe 34. The whole arrangement is mounted on a platform at the side of the tank, and is rotated by worm gearing from a shaft 41 driven from the shaft 10. The platform mechanism and the rinsing-apparatus may be brought into action as desired by driving the shaft 10 by means of a sliding pulley 19, controlled by a treadle 25 and an actuating-fork 24, which may be put into or out of engagement with a feather on the shaft. The cleaners 4 are rotated by worm gearing 31 on a shaft 28<#>, which is driven from a pulley 33 on the brush shift. The action of the machine is as follows :-The outsides of the bottles are first cleaned by depressing them into the scrubbers 4, after which they are inserted in the clips 8, 9, the treadle being depressed to carry the platform up to the brushes and give the rotary motion described. At any subsequent return movement of the platform-and when the bar 8* is raised by the inclines 8<b>, the treadle is released, allowing the pulley 19 to run free, and stopping the motion of the platform and the rinsing-apparatus. The bottles are then removed from the clips and placed in the holders 35, the rinsing-apparatus being put into action by depression of the treadle when fresh bottles have been inserted in the carrier. The apparatus as described may be used in conjunction with a preliminary soaking-tank.
Patent GB-190513226-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of Adjusting Wide-front Belts for Personal Wear
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER
Filed: 1905-06-27
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 13,226. Ellis, W. C. June 27. Belts.-Relates to a method of adjusting ladies wide-fronted belts. The waistband A is provided with three or more parallel pockets b, slotted at c for the introduction of a bone. When the bone has been introduced into one of the pockets, according to the size of belt required, the ends of the bone while still enclosed in the pocket are sprung into pockets g made between the stiffeners f of the front triangular piece E. The bone may be secured in position by a safety-pin.
Patent GB-190518022-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reversible Shaft Driving Gear.
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALEXANDER WINTON
Filed: 1905-09-06
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 18,022. Robertson, A. W. Sept. 6. Reversing-gearing.-Relates to gearing suitable for propelling ships &c., of the type in which a direct drive is produced through a clutch and a reverse is obtained through a countershaft and an idler friction pinion. A shaft a drives a shaft b directly through a clutch c of the kind described in Specification No. 18,022A, A.D. 1905. The shaft a carries a toothed wheel 4 which meshes with a wheel on a countershaft 6, driving that shaft in the opposite direction. The shafts 6, b carry friction wheels 7, 7<a>, respectively, and reversal is effected by disengaging the clutch c and causing an idler pinion 8 to descend between and gear with the wheels 7, 7<a>. Turning a hand-wheel q effects the double operation through a screw o, a nut n, and a lever j. The lever j is screw-threaded on a non- rotating sleeve f, attached to the movable part d of the clutch, and is restrained between guides k so that the lever j as it turns traverses the sleeve f longitudinally and operates the clutch. The lever j has an extension connected by a link 17 with a crank 16 upon a rock-shaft 15 which carries an eccentric 12. As the lever j turns, the eccentric 12 is rotated and through a link 13, raises or lowers a frame 14, in which the pinion 8 is journaled in such a way as to allow slight lateral play to its bearing-blocks 18.